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Charged after an arrest by J Dragneff? 43.9% of their cases were dismissed — above the statewide average.

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J Dragneff
Chesapeake
43.9%
Dismissed
vs 40.5% statewide
53.7%
Convicted
66
Cases
68th
Percentile
Top charge: Other
66 cases · 2025

If J Dragneff filed your case in Chesapeake, here's what the data shows: 43.9% of their 66 cases were dismissed, and 53.7% resulted in conviction. That's near the statewide average of 40.5%. Statewide, this is higher than 68% of Virginia officers.

The most common charge in this officer's cases is Other (33 cases, 47.6% dismissed), followed by Traffic Infraction (13 cases). What happens in your case depends on your specific charge, the facts, and the court — but this data gives you a starting point.

Based on 66 public court records, 2025. Cases heard at Chesapeake District Court. Dismissal rate includes cases dropped by the court or prosecutor. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and trial verdicts. Last updated: May 2, 2026

Cases by Charge Type

Charge Cases Dismissal Rate
Other 33 47.6%
Traffic Infraction 13 30.0%
Larceny / Theft Guide 8 60.0%

Other Officers in Chesapeake

Officer Cases Dismissal Rate
Z Caprio 1,601 6.2%
J Cook 1,273 7.5%
C Turner 1,073 7.8%
A Phillips 966 22.0%
L Beall 927 18.0%

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Officer statistics reflect case outcomes, not performance. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Cases involving J Dragneff have a 43.9% dismissal rate, compared to the statewide average of 40.5%, based on 66 cases from 2025 public court records. This rate is higher than 68% of Virginia officers. Many factors beyond the officer contribute to case outcomes.
The most common charges in cases involving J Dragneff include Other (33 cases), Traffic Infraction (13 cases), Larceny / Theft (8 cases). See the full charge breakdown table above for details on each charge type.
Based on 8 Larceny / Theft cases involving J Dragneff in Chesapeake, 60.0% were dismissed. View full Larceny / Theft outcomes for Chesapeake.
These statistics reflect case outcomes from public court records, not officer performance evaluations. Dismissal rates are influenced by charge type mix, jurisdiction practices, evidence factors, and other variables. They do not predict individual case outcomes. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance on your specific situation.

Data source: Virginia public court records, 2025. 66 cases analyzed. Last updated May 2, 2026. See the 2025 Virginia Criminal Court Outcomes report for statewide context. — VirginiaCourtFile.com

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